Direct Talk - Season 5 / Year 2020

Season 5 / Year 2020

Episodes

Bertrand Piccard: The Search for Clean Technologies

Thomas Heatherwick: A World of Form

Oyun Sanjaasuren: Tackling Air Pollution in Mongolia

Apichatpong Weerasethakul: An Artist and a Quiet Rebel

Muhammad Yunus: Redesigning Capitalism

Jokha Alharthi: The Power of a Story

Takenosuke Yasufuku: Sake Goes Global

Tomohiko Izutsu: Space-Themed Community Revitalization

Sueko Nakamura: People Change, So Can Society

Mariko Takekawa: Supporting Foreign Residents

Kenichi Noguchi: Luxury Lotus Root

Koji Masutani: A Cutting-Edge Steak Knife

Chi-chi Nwanoku: Music Does Not Discriminate

Sampo Hietanen: The Mobility Revolution Using MaaS

António Guterres: Building the Future Through Global Harmony

Gohei Nishikawa: The Sound of Resilience

Levison Wood: Changing Stereotypes in the Middle East

Keiko Itabashi: Survival Cooking Consciousness

Hiroki Iwasa:; High-tech Strawberry Farming

Lekima Hung: Photographing Marine Plastic Waste

Eko Supriyanto: Dancing Through the Borders

Riken Komatsu:; Saving the Fukushima Seas

Kanji Kikuchi: Limitless Fabrics

Yi Seung-Jun: Beyond the Boundaries

Dalounny Douangpaseuth: A New Agritourism Farm

Anna Fasano: Ethical Finance Changes the World

A New Approach to Aging: Twyla Tharp / Choreographer and Author

Unlocking Your True Potential: Yoshihiko Ishikawa / Ultramarathon Runner

Water for Life: Hisafumi Shogi / Waterworks Engineer

Making Inclusive Society for All: Hoang Yen Vo / Disability Rights Advocate

Ethics in the Age of AI: Nigel Shadbolt / Institute for Ethics in AI, Oxford University

Feeding the 10 Billion: Alan Dangour / Professor in Food and Nutrition for Global Health, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

Finding Power in Indigenous Food: Sean Sherman / Indigenous Cuisine Chef

Climbing for Diversity: Koichiro Kobayashi / Blind Free Climber

Turning Beetroot Into Wine: Assumpta Uwamariya / CEO, Karisimbi Wines Limited

Muslim Women Athletes Take on the World: Houriya Taheri / FIFA A-Licensed Women's Soccer Coach

A New Age of Exploration: Albert Lin / Explorer and Scientist

Putting Patients First: Sato Shinjiro / President & CEO, Terumo

Supporting Refugees is a Global Matter: Andreas Tölke / Journalist/Founder, Be an Angel e.V.

Hope for the Blind: Takeuchi Masahiko / Nonprofit Director

The Great Cocktail Quest: Gokan Shingo / Bartender

Culture Comms: Choi Sungja / Advisor, Comm Cafe

The Future of Animation: Iwaisawa Kenji / Film Director

Empowering Children to Be Changemakers: John Hardy / Co-founder of Green School

The Battle Against the Invisible Enemy: Kawaoka Yoshihiro / Professor, The Univ. of Tokyo/Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison, Member of Japan Gov't Expert Panel

Inspiration from Everyday Life: Yoshitake Shinsuke / Children's Book Author

Ceramic Marvels: Kuwata Takuro / Ceramic Artist

A Once in a Century Pandemic: John Edmunds / Professor of Infectious Diseases

Changemaking by Women: Mary Balikungeri / Director, Rwanda Women's Network

Roses That Empower: Hagiuda Megumi / Founder & CEO, Afrika Rose

Defeating the Coronavirus: Sergio Harari / Pulmonologist

Fighting COVID-19 in the Global Economy: Warwick McKibbin / Professor of Public Policy, Australian National University

Taking Action Makes a Difference: Bernd Gaiser / Activist of the Lesbian and Gay Movement

Growing Resilient Community: Alexis Mena / Urban Farmer, Educator, Community Organizer, Co-Founder, Universe City

Preventing Disaster-related Deaths: Ishii Mieko / Professor, International University of Health and Welfare Graduate School

International Cooperation in Clinical Studies: Richard H. Kaszynski / MD, Ph.D., Co-Founder and Director of Stanford Solutions

Making a Difference: Rashvin Singh / Co-Founder of Biji-Biji Initiative

Fighting COVID-19 by Connecting PCs: Greg Bowman / Associate Professor, Washington University School of Medicine/Director, Folding@home

Changing Behavior in a Pandemic: Susan Michie / Professor of Health Psychology

Contain Outbreak of Locusts: Keith Cressman / Senior Locust Forecasting Officer

A Healer and the Invisible Foes: Rob Gore / Doctor, KAVI Founder

Trailblazing Fashion Design: Morinaga Kunihiko / Fashion Designer

Empowering Ugandan Women: Nakamoto Chizu / Social Entrepreneur

The Story Behind COVID-19 Measures: Ki Moran / Professor, Department of Cancer Control and Population Health at the National Cancer Center

A Violin Flies Over Cremona: Lena Yokoyama / Violinist

Engineering Future Society: Taavi Kotka / Engineer, Former Chief Information Officer for Estonia

Healing with Healthcare and Education: Khaled Reshad / Physician, Reshad Clinic/Executive Director, Karez Health & Educational Services

The Mirror Magician: Yamami Koji / Kaleidoscope Artist

Boosting Social Innovation With IT: Audrey Tang / Taiwanese Digital Minister

Overcome the Past, Fight as a Team: Vedaste Ndahindwa / Doctor, Joint Task Force for COVID-19

A New Material Born from Stone: Yamasaki Nobuyoshi / Founder & CEO, TBM

Leaving No One Alone: Okuda Tomoshi / Pastor/NPO President

Support COVID-19 Fighters With Gastronomy: Guillaume Gomez / Head Chef at the Elysée Palace

Cutting-Edge Wheelchairs: Ishii Katsuyuki / President, OX Engineering

Quiet Art Speaks Strongly: Eiko Ojala / Illustrator

Globalization at a Crossroads: George Magnus / Economist & Author

Saving Restaurants With the Power of IT: Nakajima Satoshi / Software Engineer

Innovation in Ink Wash Painting: Nishimoto Yu-ki / Sumi-e Artist

Bones That Speak of War: Gushiken Takamatsu / Head of Volunteer Group Gamafuya

Connecting the Community Through Theater: James Brining / Artistic Director Leeds Playhouse

A Story Bringing Hope During a Pandemic: Mitch Albom / Author, Philanthropist

Hope Through Education: Siti Rahayu / Co-founder of Buku Jalanan Chow Kit

Pursuing the Future for Digital Technology and Humans: Dominique Chen / Associate Professor, School of Culture, Media and Society, Waseda University

Oral Hygiene That's Safe to Swallow: Teshima Daisuke / Social Entrepreneur

Shining a Light on Humanity: Okahara Kosuke / Photographer

The ICT Minister Taking the Lead in Rwanda: Paula Ingabire / Minister of ICT & Innovation, Rwanda

United for Change: Paolo Giordano / Writer

All Life on Earth Is Equal: Saengduean Chailert / Founder of Save Elephant Foundation, Director of Elephant Nature Park

Delighting in the Unknown: Wada Atsushi / Animation Artist

Giving a Voice to Minorities: Fukunaga Takeshi / Filmmaker

Healing With Music: Anoushka Shankar / Musician and Composer

Lessons From Tribal People: Robin Hanbury-Tenison / Explorer

The Feelings Baked into Bread: Osawa Shuichi / Baker

What It Means to Remember: Ogawa Yoko / Novelist

Heal the Earth Through Agriculture: Perrine and Charles Hervé-Gruyer / Proprietors, Farm Bec-Hellouin

Changing Perceptions: Sasibai Kimis / Founder of Earth Heir

Gift of Indigenous Wisdom: Larry Littlebird / Native American Elder/Storyteller, Founder Hamaatsa

Supporting Social Recluses: Vosot Ikeida / Hikikomori (Social Recluse)

Helping Rwandan Women Rise: Yamada Mio / Social Entrepreneur

A Sustainable System for Basic Eyecare: Martin Aufmuth / Founder and Chairman of OneDollarGlasses

Happiness Is Local Community: Paolo Di Croce / Secretary General, Slow Food International

Road to Completion - Sagrada Familia: Jordi Faulí / Head Architect of the Sagrada Familia

A Gift from Ethiopia: Samejima Hiroko / CEO & Designer, Andu Amet

Supporting Japan's Farmers: Akimoto Rina / CEO, Vivid Garden

Expanding Support for Down Syndrome: Nancy Gianni / GiGi's Playhouse, Chief Belief Officer and GiGi's Mom

The Appeal of Japan's Traditional Magic: Fujiyama Taijyu / Traditional Japanese Magician

A Soothing, Lovable Robot: Hayashi Kaname / CEO, Groove X

Rid the Ocean of Plastics: Boyan Slat / CEO, The Ocean Cleanup

Fighting COVID-19 With Medicine and Emotion: Anthony Back / Palliative Care Doctor

Sustainable Sanitation: Saraya Yusuke / President, Saraya

Stepping into the Unknown: Hiraide Kazuya / Alpine Climber

Black Lives Matter to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing: Emmai Alaquiva / Film Director, Composer

Dignity for All, Now: Blanche Wiesen Cook / Author, Historian, Educator

Giving the Joy of Running: Endo Ken / Prosthetic Leg Engineer

The Real "Les Misérables" of Today: Ladj Ly / Film Director

The Forgotten Refugees: Josie Naughton / Co-founder & CEO Help Refugees

Freeing the World of Racism: Lilian Thuram / Anti-Discrimination Advocate

Enriching People's Lives With Coffee: Lee Ayu Chuepa / Founder of Akha Ama Coffee, Social Entrepreneur

Original Magic That Captivates the World: HARA / Illusionist

Behind the Logo: Shimada Tamotsu / Graphic Designer

Bringing the Lights Back to Broadway: Yasuhiro Kawana / Theater Producer

Ideal Framing: Konno Shinichi / Bicycle Framebuilder

A New Style of Sit-Down Comedy: Purintei Merin / Rakugo Storyteller

Command Your Spaceship in Isolation: Chris Hadfield / Former Astronaut

Building Bridges to Diversity: Stella Jean / Fashion Designer

Communicating Through Music: Max Richter / Composer

Reaching Operatic Heights: Fujiki Daichi / Countertenor

Technology's Power to Shape Us: James Nolan / Professor of Sociology

A Perch to Be Myself: Kogenji Ryota / Pole Dancer

The Fight Against Misinformation: Claire Wardle / Social Media Expert

Breaking Makes Everything Possible: Mounir Biba / Breaker/Motivational Coach

Bridging the Division: Yukari Tangena Suzuki / Chairperson "The Foundation Dialogue Netherlands-Japan-Indonesia"

Musical Direction: Nodoka Okisawa / Conductor

Making Things That Enrich Lives: Nishimura Satoshi / Professor, Jichi Medical University

Quality Education Around the World: Wendy Kopp / CEO and Co-Founder of Teach For All

Embracing a Passion for Art and Beauty: Agnès b. / Fashion Designer
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